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Childcare Positions Nationwide

Committed to bringing together passionate people who want to work with children. Our goal is to support our clients and our candidates step by step to achieve their staffing and career objectives.

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Specialists in Childcare and Early Years Recruitment

Whether you are a nursery looking for early years staff or a parent looking for childcare support or you want a career in childcare, our team of consultants will work closely with you in finding the best match for your business or home or in finding the right childcare setting for you to fulfil your professional goals. All candidates are screened and vetted so whether you are a nursery or a parent you have the peace of mind that we have taken detailed steps to find the best fit.

Our Job Board is detailed and attracts some of the best roles. It is updated regularly and covers Greater London and the surrounding Home Counties. Whether it’s the type of role or your location needs, our job board will allow you to filter your search. Each role is assigned to a regional consultant who has specialist knowledge of the local childcare industry.

A Career in Childcare and Early Years

Looking for a job can be a frustrating process, but the Purple Dove team will take you through the process step by step and make it as simple as possible. From advising you on the sort of roles you should be looking for, helping you with your CV and the application process to preparing you for interviews. If you are passionate about working with and caring for children, we will find you that perfect match.

That’s why we want to get to know you and learn about your career goals. We like to build long-lasting relationships so that we can work with you to develop your career within childcare. We are very approachable and we want you to feel comfortable to pick up the phone and call us if there is anything career-related that you would like to talk to us about.

We will keep you informed of any role we believe will meet your requirements and skill set and our job board enables you to receive regular email alerts as appropriate positions come up. Please be assured that everything you share with us will be treated with the strictest confidence and we will always ask your permission before forwarding your CV or calling any of your references. Trust and integrity are the foundations on which Purple Dove is built.

What our clients say

I first emailed Purple Dove with my CV thinking that I would not be considered for the position that I was applying for. I was called within 24 hours to talk more about my CV and to discuss the role and my suitability for it. Shama put forward my CV and within a week I was interviewed and offered the position. Shama is amazing with keeping in touch with me and updating me as much as she possibly could. She is also contactable what seems like 24/7 which is something that is not offered by other agencies. Shama takes time to listen to you and she has found me my perfect job and can not wait to start – Karin G

Candidate

A few weeks ago I added my cv to total jobs website. I did this with apprehension thinking I wouldn't find anything. However within two weeks I had been to two interviews and was offered a job that I can only describe as tailor made to me. This is all thanks to Claire. She got in touch and after we spoke the first time I felt so much anxiety that I had over relocating from the Midlands to London melt away.
I just wanted to let you know what an excellent job she is doing and how well she keeps in touch. I was never waiting days for emails or feedback or information. She is very professional and not only found me a job but relieved me of a mountain of anxiety and stress over the move. I will recommend the company to anyone I meet that is looking for new work.
Thank you

Alyson

Caring, professional and ultra efficient - Purple Dove helped us find our perfect nursery manager in record time and we now have a great partnership which covers all our recruitment needs.

Eugene, Nursery Founder, London

Hard-working people who want to do the best they can and I am sure you give all your clients the same level of service but make us feel as if we are the only ones – that is a skill.

Jan, Nursery Director, Herts and Bucks

I have been a nanny for 18 years and have used many different agencies to find work. Purple Dove is easily the best agency that I have used. Shama is excellent at finding out exactly what people want from job or a nanny and matches them well. I am definitely going to use Purple Dove next time I am job hunting. I can't recommend them enough.

Nanny

I've used Shama's company on several occasions over the years for both temporary and permanent nanny positions. She has consistently been on the ball and very proactive. Shama has the experience to be able to match the right type of nanny with the right type of family who share similar values and attitudes towards raising children. Her professional approach also means she attracts the best calibre of candidates and doesn't compromise her brand in anyway. Thanks for being the saviour as without your guidance and services, I wouldn't have found it as easy to go back to work.

Parent

I would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you for all you
have done over the past month. You have made the anxious thought of finding
a new job so relax and easy for me! You have always been there if I need to
ask a question no matter what time. Thank you for being so patient and
helping me find the job that suits me best! I really appreciate all that you
have done by giving me a new adventure!

Anna-Maria

I have been delighted with the service provided by Kate and her team – she has taken all the stress out of the recruitment process, and in a very short time I have ended up with an excellent NURSERY MANAGER. What I found really good about Kate is that she is honest, very professional and understands the needs and provides only suitable candidates for the role. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PURPLE DOVE AND WILL BE WORKING WITH KATE AND HER TEAM IN THE FUTURE.

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Our Passion

Purple Dove is an experienced childcare recruitment agency with a passion to exceed expectations! Always working with your best interests at heart; whether you are a nursery, a parent or looking to work in childcare.